The Board of Fire and Police
Commissioners for the Village of University Park are now accepting applications for the
position of Firefighter.

Testing is being conducted for an Immediate Need to Hire 4
Firefighters and to establish an Eligibility List for future hiring
needs.

Since 1967, the University Park Fire Department has been
dedicated to serving the residents of the community and those who work and visit
there. The Fire Department is made up of 18 personnel, including the Fire
Chief, Deputy Chief, 3 Lieutenants, and 13 firefighters/paramedics. All full time personnel, including the Chief
and Deputy Chief, are
certified firefighters and paramedics.

Driverís License:Must
possess a valid Driverís License at the time of application and upon time of hire

Age Requirement:
Applicants must have attained their 21st birthday by the last date
for filing applications (6/6/18); Applicants must be under the age of 35
at the date of testing (6/23/18) and at such time as the Final Eligibility
Register is posted unless exempt by State Statute 65 IL 5/10 -2.1ó6 which
provides, in part, that the age limitation does not apply to any person
previously employed as a full-time firefighter in a regularly constituted fire
department of any municipality or fire protection district located in Illinois

Education: Must have proof of High School
Diploma, GED Certificate or High School Proficiency Statement

Certifications: The applicant MUST be a State of Illinois,
Office of the State Fire Marshall, Certified Basic Operations Firefighter
(formerly Firefighter II) at time of application 6/6/18. Must be certified as
an EMT-P by the State of Illinois at the time of hire.

Character: Must have no felony convictions and be of good moral
character

Residence: Must reside within a (30) mile radius of the University Park
Village Hall within one year of your employment date

Testing: Must be able to successfully complete all
phases of testing

CPAT:(MUST possess a
valid) Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT) Certification at the time of
application, MUST have been issued between the dates of 6/6/17 and
6/6/18

All individuals meeting eligibility
requirements are encouraged to continue with the application process.